ESL Travel Articles

One of the most popular ways of combining travel and work is to teach ESL (English as a Second Language). Thousands of travelers set off to do this each year, some accepting year-long contracts in countries like South Korea, and others arriving in a country like Thailand and setting it up on the go. No matter which method you choose, we have articles for you.

You don't have to quit your job, purchase an expensive plane ticket, and fly halfway around the world on a whim that you'll find a job when you get there. If you want a meaningful career without the risk, follow Jessica Hill's five simple steps to landing a job as a Foreign English Teacher in Asia, before you even leave home. Read more

Is it true that if you are a native speaker and have a pulse you can get a job teaching English overseas? Get the inside scoop from an ESL teacher who has done it legally, quasi-legally, and under-the-table Read more

Whether it’s with a Korean academy or the Spanish government, finding teaching jobs abroad is a relatively easy way to work overseas. While these one-year jobs are common, some people find that volunteer teaching offers more flexibility, or a way to become more directly involved with the local community. Read more

While teaching English abroad sounds like a great way to see the world, there a few things you should know ahead of time before you take the plunge. Julie McElroy gives you the inside scoop of being an English teacher in a foreign country. Read more